Tag: Fastball

Baseball Slang: Fastball

The fastball is the pitchers main pitch. It can be an out pitch or set up other pitches.Here are some of the types of fastballs:

  • Four Seam Fastball
  • Two Seam Fastball
  • Cut Fastball
  • Rising Fastball
  • Splitter
  • Sinker

Here are some nicknames for the fastball:

  • Heater
  • Old Number One
  • Old Reliable
  • Cutter
  • Riser
  • Sinker